您可以从Microsoft Store(Microsoft Store)下载并享受数以百万计的应用程序和程序。但有时当您尝试访问Microsoft Store时,您可能会收到 0x80073D12 错误代码,并且您无法安装任何应用程序。这是一个非常烦人的问题,尤其是当您尝试在高峰时段下载任何高度需要的应用程序时。但是,别担心!本指南将通过简单有效的故障排除方法帮助您修复Microsoft错误代码 0x80073D12。
如何修复 Windows 10 中的 Microsoft Store 错误 0x80073D12(How to Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80073D12 in Windows 10)
以下是针对 Windows 10 PC 上发生的Microsoft Store(Microsoft Store)错误 0x80073D12显示的完整消息。
安装应用程序或游戏。在安装此加载项之前,您需要安装它所使用的应用程序或游戏。(Install the app or game. Before you can install this add-on, you’ll need to install the app or game it works with.)
或者,
此捆绑包中的一个或多个项目尚未安装,请继续尝试。您也可以尝试从下载和更新错误代码 0x80073d12 安装它们(one or more items in this bundle didn’t install yet, well keep trying. you can also try installing them from downloads and updates error code 0x80073d12)
是什么导致 Microsoft 错误代码 0x80073D12?(What Causes Microsoft Error Code 0x80073D12?)
没有一个重要原因会导致Microsoft错误 0x80073D12。导致此错误代码的多种情况,但您必须分析导致 Windows 10 PC 中出现此错误的最可能原因。
- 不正确/不稳定的网络连接(Network Connection)。
- 损坏的 Microsoft Store 缓存。
- 过时的 Windows 操作系统。
- 累积的临时文件。
- 日期和时间设置不正确。
- 驱动器空间不足(Inadequate),无法安装新的应用程序和程序。
- 损坏的应用程序/程序。
现在,继续下一部分以解决讨论的错误。一旦您确定了在Windows 10中导致(Windows 10)Microsoft 错误 0x80073D12(Microsoft Error 0x80073D12)的确切原因,就可以更轻松地确定哪种故障排除方法可以解决该问题。否则,请尝试以下所有方法来解决问题。
方法 1:基本故障排除步骤(Method 1: Basic Troubleshooting Steps)
在执行其他高级方法之前,请遵循这些基本故障排除步骤。
1.确保正确的网络连接(1. Ensure Proper Network Connection)
如果您没有足够的互联网供应,您将无法在您的设备上安装或下载任何应用程序或程序。始终测试您的带宽并测试是否有多个设备连接到同一网络。
- 尝试连接到不同的网络(其他Wi-Fi或移动热点)并检查您是否再次遇到相同的错误。
- 如果您在其他网络连接中没有遇到问题,则这表明您的网络设备和连接存在问题。
阅读我们关于如何解决 Windows 10 上的网络连接问题(How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Problems on Windows 10)的指南,以解决您的网络问题。这包括重新启动路由器/调制解调器、重置TCP/IP和更改网络适配器设置。
修复网络问题后,检查是否再次遇到相同的错误。
2.检查是否正在安装扩展(2. Check if the Extension is Being Installed)
因此,一旦您确认您的互联网连接没有问题,接下来您必须确保的是您是否正在安装游戏/应用程序的扩展。如果您要安装扩展程序,则必须先安装相应的应用程序,然后再继续进行扩展程序。让我们考虑一个场景。
- 如果您 从Microsoft Store安装(Microsoft Store)Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels ,这是为了通知您,Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels是一个附加组件。要安装它,您必须安装游戏的游戏版本并单击此处修复 Forza Horizon FH5 错误 0x803FB107(fix Forza Horizon FH5 Error 0x803FB107)。
- 如果您正在安装的应用程序是应用程序或扩展程序,请上网搜索。
方法二:登录微软账户(Method 2: Sign In Microsoft Account)
Microsoft帐户登录过程中的错误可能会导致Microsoft 错误 0x80073D12(Microsoft Error 0x80073D12)。因此,如果您遇到错误并且对任何原因一无所知,则必须退出帐户并重新登录。这里有一些说明。
1. 点击Windows 键(Windows key )并输入Microsoft Store。
2. 点击打开(Open)。然后单击您的个人资料图标(profile icon ),然后单击退出(Sign out )选项。
3. 现在,点击登录,(Sign in )如图所示。
4. 选择您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account ),然后单击继续(Continue )按钮。
5. 键入登录凭据(login credentials )并重新登录到您的Microsoft 帐户(Microsoft account)。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复无法从 Microsoft Store 下载(Fix Can’t Download from Microsoft Store)
方法 3:重新启动 Microsoft Store 进程(Method 3: Restart Microsoft Store Processes)
如果没有登录错误,则可能是一些损坏的Microsoft进程导致Microsoft 错误(Microsoft Error)代码 0x80073D12。按照以下说明退出所有Microsoft Store进程。
1. 同时按下 Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys打开 任务管理器(Task Manager)。
2. 现在,在进程(Processes )选项卡中,单击Microsoft Store,然后单击结束任务(End task)按钮。
3. 重新启动Microsoft Store并检查Microsoft Store错误代码 0x80073D12 是否已解决。
方法四:退出不兼容的后台进程(Method 4: Exit Incompatible Background Processes)
在后台运行的某些不兼容的程序和应用程序可能会干扰Microsoft Store下载过程,从而导致错误代码 0x80073D12。建议您按照我们的指南如何在 Windows 10 中结束任务中(How to End Task in Windows 10)的说明关闭所有后台进程。
除了关闭所有后台进程之外,请尝试按照我们的指南禁用 Windows 10 PC 上的所有启动进程4 方法在 Windows 10 中禁用启动程序(4 Ways to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10)
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 Windows 存储缓存可能已损坏错误(Fix Windows Store Cache May Be Damaged Error)
方法 5:同步日期和时间设置(Method 5: Sync Date & Time Settings)
要从Microsoft Store安装任何游戏或应用程序,您的 PC 必须将日期和时间值同步到全局设置。以下是在 Windows 10 电脑上同步日期、地区和时间数据的一些说明。
1. 同时按住Windows + I keys 打开Windows 设置。(Windows Settings.)
2. 选择时间和语言(Time & Language )选项。
3. 在日期和时间(Date & time )选项卡中,确保自动设置时间和自动(Set the time automatically )设置时区(Set the time zone automatically )选项这两个值已打开。点击立即同步。(Sync now.)
方法 6:运行 Windows 应用商店应用程序疑难解答(Method 6: Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter)
您的 Windows 10 PC 具有内置的故障排除工具,可修复Microsoft Store中的任何问题。按照下面提到的步骤运行Windows 应用商店应用程序(Windows Store Apps)疑难解答。
1. 按Windows 键(Windows key),键入疑难解答设置(Troubleshoot settings) 并单击打开(Open)。
2. 现在,单击Windows 应用商店应用(Windows Store Apps ),然后单击运行疑难解答(Run the troubleshooter)。
3. 如果在故障排除过程后发现任何问题,请单击Apply this fix。
4. 最后,按照即将出现的提示中列出的说明重新启动 PC(reboot the PC)。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 Windows Store 错误服务器偶然发现(Fix Windows Store Error The Server Stumbled)
方法 7:删除 Windows 存储缓存(Method 7: Delete Windows Store Cache)
(Corrupt)Microsoft Store中(Microsoft Store)损坏的缓存和损坏的数据将导致Microsoft Store错误代码 0x80073D12。按照以下说明删除Windows 应用商店(Windows Store)缓存。
1. 同时按下Windows + R keys 运行(Run )对话框。
2. 现在,输入wsreset.exe并按Enter 键(Enter key)。
3. 确保您已修复Microsoft Store错误代码 0x80073D12 问题。
方法 8:删除临时文件(Method 8: Remove Temporary Files)
如果您的 Windows 10 PC 空间不足,您将无法添加或安装任何新的应用程序或程序。首先,检查您的驱动器中是否有足够的空间,如果空间不足,请按照以下说明清除所有临时文件。
第 I 步:检查驱动器空间(Step I: Check Drive Space)
要检查 Windows 10 PC 中的驱动器空间,请按照以下步骤操作。
1. 同时按下Windows + E keys 打开文件资源管理器(File Explorer)。
2. 现在,从左侧屏幕单击此 PC 。(This PC )
3. 检查设备和驱动程序(Devices and drivers )下的磁盘空间,如图所示。如果它们是红色的,请考虑清除临时文件。
第二步:清除临时文件(Step II: Clear Temporary Files)
临时文件存储在您的 PC 中,以提高搜索条件的速度。此外,当这些文件随着时间的推移而累积并由于 Windows 10 PC 中的空间不足而导致时。要从Microsoft Store安装任何新应用程序并避免出现错误代码 0x80073D12,您必须清除计算机中的一些空间。这是我们的指南10 种在 Windows 上释放硬盘空间(10 Ways to Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows)的方法,可帮助您清除计算机中所有不必要的文件。按照相同的方法修复Microsoft错误代码。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 Windows 应用商店中的无安装按钮(Fix No Install Button in Windows Store)
方法 9:安装应用程序更新(Method 9: Install Apps Updates)
要修复Microsoft错误 0x80073D12,请确保Microsoft Store库中的所有应用程序都更新到最新版本。如果有很多更新待处理,新的更新或安装可能会在此过程中遇到几个错误。按照下面提到的步骤安装Microsoft Store应用更新。
1. 转到搜索菜单并输入Microsoft Store。点击打开(Open)。
2. 单击Microsoft Store窗口左下角的库图标。(Library )
3. 然后,单击获取更新(Get updates )按钮。
4. 单击全部更新(Update all )按钮。
5. 等待更新下载到您的 Windows 10 PC,并确保您收到您的应用和游戏是最新的(Your apps and games are up to date )提示。
方法 10:更新 Windows(Method 10: Update Windows)
如果您的 Windows 10 计算机中存在任何错误、错误和补丁相关问题,您可能无法安装任何新应用和游戏。此问题可以通过安装Windows 更新(Windows update)来解决。首先,检查您是否使用的是操作系统的更新版本,或者是否有待处理的更新,请按照我们的指南如何下载和安装 Windows 10 最新更新中的说明进行操作(How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update)
更新Windows 操作系统(Windows Operating System)版本后,检查是否修复了Microsoft错误 0x80073D12。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 Windows 10 中缺少的 Windows 应用商店(Fix Windows Store missing in Windows 10)
方法 11:禁用代理和 VPN 服务器(Method 11: Disable Proxy & VPN Servers)
代理(Proxy)服务器和VPN服务隐藏了您的互联网身份,但如果设置与您的计算机不兼容,您将面临几个错误。其中一个问题是Microsoft错误代码 0x80073D12。要禁用代理(Proxy)和VPN服务,请遵循我们关于如何在 Windows 10 上禁用 VPN 和代理(How to Disable VPN and Proxy on Windows 10)的指南,并按照文章中的说明实施步骤。
禁用VPN客户端和代理服务器后,检查您是否修复了错误代码 0x80073D12。同样(Again),如果问题让您烦恼,请连接到移动热点(mobile hotspot )并检查它是否再次出现。
方法 12:使用谷歌 DNS 地址(Method 12: Use Google DNS Address)
许多用户建议使用Google DNS地址可以解决从(Google DNS)Microsoft Store安装游戏和应用程序时出现的任何冲突。如果您遇到Microsoft错误代码 0x80073D12,请按照我们关于如何更改 Windows 10 中的 DNS 设置(How to change DNS settings in Windows 10)的指南进行操作。
切换到Google DNS地址后,检查是否可以从Microsoft Store安装新应用程序。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何在 Chrome 中通过 HTTPS 启用 DNS(How to Enable DNS over HTTPS in Chrome)
方法 13:暂时禁用防病毒套件(如果适用)(Method 13: Disable Antivirus Suite Temporarily (If Applicable))
有时,如果您尝试从Microsoft Store安装任何特殊的应用程序或游戏,您计算机上的防病毒套件会将其识别为威胁并阻止安装该应用程序。因此,请按照我们的指南如何在 Windows 10 上临时禁用防病毒(How to Disable Antivirus Temporarily on Windows 10)中演示的步骤,明智地禁用 PC 上的任何第三方防病毒程序或内置安全套件。
在设备上安装所需的应用程序后,请确保再次启用安全套件以防止任何恶意攻击。
方法 14:禁用 Windows 防火墙(不推荐)(Method 14: Disable Windows Firewall (Not Recommended))
与防病毒程序类似,您计算机中的Windows Defender防火墙可能会阻止通过Microsoft Store下载任何应用程序。因此,在这种情况下,您必须降低安全套件的严重性(将一些功能列入白名单)或按照我们的指南如何禁用 Windows 10 防火墙中的说明完全禁用(How to Disable Windows 10 Firewall)Windows Defender防火墙(Windows Defender Firewall)
安装应用程序后,请确保再次启用防火墙(Firewall)套件并继续使用您的 PC。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何阻止或取消阻止 Windows Defender 防火墙中的程序(How to Block or Unblock Programs In Windows Defender Firewall)
方法 15:修复和重置应用程序或加载项(Method 15: Repair and Reset Apps or Add-ons)
如果这些方法都没有帮助您修复Windows 10 PC 中的Microsoft错误 0x80073D12,则此方法将是一种简单有效的解决方法。如果您正在安装任何应用程序或游戏的附加组件并遇到所讨论的错误,请尝试修复应用程序或在必要时按照以下说明进行重置。
注:(Note: )此处以Minecraft Launcher应用为例进行演示。根据您的应用程序执行步骤。
1. 点击Windows 键(Windows key )并输入Minecraft Launcher。
2. 选择突出显示的应用程序设置选项。(App settings )
3. 向下滚动设置(Settings )屏幕并单击突出显示的修复(Repair )选项。
注意:修复(Note: )Minecraft Launcher不会影响您的应用数据。
4. 检查您是否已解决问题。如果没有,请单击“重置(Reset )”选项。
注意:(Note: )重置Minecraft Launcher将删除应用程序数据。
5. 最后,重新启动(reboot)您的 PC 并检查您是否修复了安装任何应用程序的任何附加组件时出现的Microsoft错误代码 0x80073D12。
方法 16:重新注册 Microsoft Store(Method 16: Re-register Microsoft Store)
如果重置Microsoft Store不能修复代码 0x80073D12,重新注册Windows Store可能会对您有所帮助。按照以下说明进行操作。
1. 按Windows 键(Windows key),键入PowerShell,然后单击以管理员身份运行(Run as administrator)。
2. 现在,输入以下命令(command)并按Enter 键(Enter key)。
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + 'AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}
3.等到(Wait)命令被执行,现在你不会再遇到讨论的错误了。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 Windows 应用商店错误 0x80072ee7(Fix Windows Store Error 0x80072ee7)
方法 17:重新安装 Microsoft Store(Method 17: Reinstall Microsoft Store)
如果以上讨论的方法都没有帮助您修复代码 0x80073D12,那么解决问题的最后一个选项是重新安装Microsoft Store。此卸载过程无法通过控制面板(Control Panel )或设置(Settings )程序执行。PowerShell命令将帮助您重新安装Microsoft Store,如下所述。
1.以管理员身份启动Windows PowerShell 。
2. 现在,输入get-appxpackage –allusers命令并按Enter 键(Enter key)。
3. 搜索Microsoft.WindowsStore名称并复制PackageFullName的条目。
4. 转到PowerShell窗口中的新行并键入remove-appxpackage后跟一个空格和您在上一步中复制的行。(the line you have copied)看起来像,
remove-appxpackage Microsoft.WindowsStore_22202.1402.2.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
注意:(Note: )该命令可能会根据您使用的Windows版本而略有不同。
5.接下来,重启电脑(reboot the PC)。Microsoft Store将从您的 PC 中删除。
6. 然后,要重新安装它,再次以管理员身份打开Windows PowerShell并执行以下(Windows PowerShell )命令(command)。
Add-AppxPackage -register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_11804.1001.8.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxManifest.xml" –DisableDevelopmentMode
Microsoft Store将在您的 PC 上重新安装,您将不会遇到Microsoft Store代码 0x80073D12
方法 18:创建新用户配置文件(Method 18: Create New User Profile)
一些用户报告说创建一个新的用户配置文件修复了Microsoft错误 0x80073D12。您可以按照我们指南中讨论的步骤创建新的用户配置文件,如何在 Windows 10 上创建本地用户帐户(How to Create a Local User Account on Windows 10)
创建新的用户配置文件后,检查您是否已修复讨论的错误。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 Windows 10 中的 Windows 应用商店错误 0x803F7000(Fix Windows Store Error 0x803F7000 in Windows 10)
方法 19:执行系统还原(Method 19: Perform System Restore)
不过,如果您遇到Microsoft错误 0x80073D12 的问题,请尝试将您的计算机恢复到之前运行良好的版本。您可以按照我们关于如何在 Windows 10 上使用系统还原(How to use System Restore on Windows 10)的指南轻松实现相同的功能。
因此,在这种情况下,您已经创建的系统还原点将非常有助于修复所讨论的错误。(System Restore point)
方法20:重置电脑(Method 20: Reset PC)
如果您发现Microsoft Store(Microsoft Store)没有问题,但仍然遇到Microsoft Store error Microsoft error 0x80073D12,我们建议您重置计算机。要解决所讨论的问题,请按照我们的指南如何在不丢失数据的情况下重置 Windows 10(How to Reset Windows 10 Without Losing Data)中的步骤进行操作。
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Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80073D12 in Windows 10
You can download and enjoy millions of applications and programs from Microsoft Store. But sometimes when you try to aсcess Microsoft Stоrе, you may get 0x80073D12 error code and you cannot inѕtall any apps furthermore. This is such an annoying issue especially when you try to downlоad any hіghly required app at the peak hour. But, don’t worry! This guide will help you fix Microsoft error code 0x80073D12 with simple and effective troubleshooting methods.
How to Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80073D12 in Windows 10
Following is a complete message shown for Microsoft Store error 0x80073D12 that occurs on your Windows 10 PC.
Install the app or game. Before you can install this add-on, you’ll need to install the app or game it works with.
OR,
one or more items in this bundle didn’t install yet, well keep trying. you can also try installing them from downloads and updates error code 0x80073d12
What Causes Microsoft Error Code 0x80073D12?
There is no single significant reason that causes Microsoft error 0x80073D12. Multiple scenarios that cause this error code, yet you have to analyze the most possible reason that contributes to this error in your Windows 10 PC.
- Improper/Unstable Network Connection.
- Corrupt Microsoft Store cache.
- Outdated Windows Operating System.
- Accumulated temporary files.
- Incorrect date and time settings.
- Inadequate drive space to install new apps and programs.
- Corrupt application/program.
Now, move ahead to the next section to resolve the discussed error. Once you have identified the exact reason that cause Microsoft Error 0x80073D12 in Windows 10, it would be easier to figure out which troubleshooting method will fix the same. Else, try all of the below-mentioned methods to resolve the issue.
Method 1: Basic Troubleshooting Steps
Follow these basic troubleshooting steps before going through the other advanced methods.
1. Ensure Proper Network Connection
You cannot install or download any application or program on your device if you do not have adequate internet supply. Always test your bandwidth and test if there are multiple devices connected to the same network.
- Try connecting to a different network (other Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot) and check if you face the same error again.
- If you do not face the issue in some other network connection, then this indicates a problem in your network device and connection.
Read our guide on How to Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Problems on Windows 10 to troubleshoot your network issues. This includes restarting the router/modem, resetting TCP/IP, and changing network adapter settings.
After fixing your network issues, check if you face the same error again.
2. Check if the Extension is Being Installed
So, once you have confirmed there is no issue with your internet connection, the next thing you have to ensure is whether you are installing an extension of a game/application or not. If you are installing an extension, you have to install the corresponding app first and then proceed with the extension. Let’s consider a scenario.
- If you are installing Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels from Microsoft Store, this is to inform you that, Forza Horizon 3 Hot Wheels is an add-on. To install it, you have to install the game version of the game & click here to fix Forza Horizon FH5 Error 0x803FB107.
- Go online and search if you are installing the app you are installing is an app or extension.
Method 2: Sign In Microsoft Account
Errors during the sign-in process of a Microsoft account may contribute to Microsoft Error 0x80073D12. So, if you face the error and you are clueless about any reasons, you have to sign out of your account and sign in again. Here are a few instructions to do it.
1. Hit the Windows key and type Microsoft Store.
2. Click on Open. Then click on your profile icon followed by the Sign out option.
3. Now, click on Sign in as shown.
4. Select your Microsoft account and click on the Continue button.
5. Type the login credentials and sign in back to your Microsoft account.
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Method 3: Restart Microsoft Store Processes
If there is no sign in errors, there may be some corrupt Microsoft processes contributing to Microsoft Error code 0x80073D12. Exit from all Microsoft Store processes as instructed below.
1. Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys together to open the Task Manager.
2. Now, in the Processes tab, click on Microsoft Store and then the End task button.
3. Relaunch Microsoft Store and check if Microsoft Store error code 0x80073D12 is resolved or not.
Method 4: Exit Incompatible Background Processes
Some incompatible programs and applications running in the background may interfere with the Microsoft Store download process contributing to error code 0x80073D12. You are advised to close all the background processes as instructed in our guide How to End Task in Windows 10.
In addition to closing all the background processes, try disabling all the start-up processes on your Windows 10 PC by following our guide 4 Ways to Disable Startup Programs in Windows 10
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Method 5: Sync Date & Time Settings
To install any game or application from Microsoft Store, your PC must sync date and time values to the global settings. Here are a few instructions to sync the date, region, and time data on your Windows 10 PC.
1. Press and hold Windows + I keys together to open Windows Settings.
2. Select the Time & Language option.
3. In the Date & time tab, ensure the two values Set the time automatically and Set the time zone automatically options are toggled on. Click on Sync now.
Method 6: Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
Your Windows 10 PC has an inbuilt troubleshooting tool to fix any issues in Microsoft Store. Follow the below-mentioned steps to run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.
1. Press the Windows key, type Troubleshoot settings and click on Open.
2. Now, click on Windows Store Apps followed by Run the troubleshooter.
3. If there are any problems identified after the troubleshooting process, click on Apply this fix.
4. Finally, follow the instructions as listed in the upcoming prompts and reboot the PC.
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Method 7: Delete Windows Store Cache
Corrupt cache and corrupt data in Microsoft Store will contribute to Microsoft Store error code 0x80073D12. Follow the below-mentioned instructions to delete the Windows Store cache.
1. Launch the Run dialog box by pressing Windows + R keys together.
2. Now, type wsreset.exe and hit Enter key.
3. Ensure you have fixed Microsoft Store error code 0x80073D12 issue.
Method 8: Remove Temporary Files
If there is insufficient space in your Windows 10 PC, you cannot add or install any new applications or programs. Firstly, check if you have enough space in your drive and if there is insufficient space, clear all temporary files as instructed below.
Step I: Check Drive Space
To check the drive space in your Windows 10 PC, follow the below-mentioned steps.
1. Press Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer.
2. Now, click on This PC from the left screen.
3. Check the disk space under Devices and drivers as shown. If they are in red, consider clearing the temporary files.
Step II: Clear Temporary Files
Temporary files are stored in your PC to improve the speed of your search criteria. Also, when these files accumulate over time and result from insufficient space in your Windows 10 PC. To install any new applications from Microsoft Store and avoid error code 0x80073D12, you must clear some space in your computer. Here is our guide 10 Ways to Free Up Hard Disk Space On Windows that helps you clear all unnecessary files in your computer. Follow the same to fix Microsoft error code.
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Method 9: Install Apps Updates
To fix Microsoft error 0x80073D12, make sure that all the applications in your Microsoft Store library are updated to their latest version. If there are a lot of updates pending in action, new updates or installations may face several errors during the process. Follow the below-mentioned steps to install Microsoft Store app updates.
1. Go to the search menu and type Microsoft Store. Click on Open.
2. Click on the Library icon at the bottom left corner of the Microsoft Store window.
3. Then, click on the Get updates button.
4. Click on the Update all button.
5. Wait for the updates to be downloaded to your Windows 10 PC and make sure you get Your apps and games are up to date prompt.
Method 10: Update Windows
If there are any bugs, errors, and patch-related problems in your Windows 10 computer, you may not be able to install any new apps and games. This issue can be resolved by installing a Windows update. Firstly, check if you are using an updated version of the OS, or if there is an update pending in action follow the steps as instructed in our guide How to Download and Install Windows 10 Latest Update
After updating the version of the Windows Operating System, check if you have fixed Microsoft error 0x80073D12.
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Method 11: Disable Proxy & VPN Servers
Proxy servers and VPN services hide your internet identity, but if the settings are incompatible with your computer, you will face several errors. One such problem is Microsoft error code 0x80073D12. To disable Proxy and VPN services, follow our guide on How to Disable VPN and Proxy on Windows 10 and implement the steps as instructed in the article.
After disabling the VPN client and proxy servers, check if you have fixed error code 0x80073D12. Again, if the issue annoys you, connect to a mobile hotspot and check if it recurs again.
Method 12: Use Google DNS Address
Many users have suggested that using Google DNS addresses will fix any conflicts arising during the installation of games and applications from the Microsoft Store. If you face Microsoft error code 0x80073D12, follow our guide on How to change DNS settings in Windows 10.
After switching to Google DNS address, check if you can install new applications from Microsoft Store.
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Method 13: Disable Antivirus Suite Temporarily (If Applicable)
Sometimes, if you try to install any peculiar apps or games from Microsoft Store, the antivirus suite on your computer identifies it as a threat and prevents the app from being installed. So, wisely disable any third-party antivirus program or inbuilt security suite on your PC by following the steps as demonstrated in our guide How to Disable Antivirus Temporarily on Windows 10.
Once you have installed the required application on your device, ensure you enable the security suite again to prevent any malicious attacks.
Method 14: Disable Windows Firewall (Not Recommended)
Similar to an antivirus program, the Windows Defender firewall in your computer may prevent any app from being downloaded via Microsoft Store. So, in this case, you have to lessen the severity of the security suite ( whitelist a few features) or completely disable Windows Defender Firewall as instructed in our guide How to Disable Windows 10 Firewall
After installing your application, make sure you enable the Firewall suite again and continue using your PC.
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Method 15: Repair and Reset Apps or Add-ons
If none of the methods have helped you fix Microsoft error 0x80073D12 in your Windows 10 PC, this method will be a simple and effective workaround. If you are installing an add-on of any app or game and face the discussed error, then try repairing the application or reset it if necessary as instructed below.
Note: Here, the Minecraft Launcher app is taken as an example for demonstration. Follow the steps according to your app.
1. Hit the Windows key and type Minecraft Launcher.
2. Select the App settings option as highlighted.
3. Scroll down the Settings screen and click on the Repair option as highlighted.
Note: Your app data will not be affected while repairing Minecraft Launcher.
4. Check if you have fixed the issue. If not, click on the Reset option.
Note: Resetting Minecraft Launcher will delete the app data.
5. Finally, reboot your PC and check if you have fixed Microsoft error code 0x80073D12 that arises while installing any add-ons of any application.
Method 16: Re-register Microsoft Store
If resetting Microsoft Store does not fix code 0x80073D12, re-registering the Windows Store might help you. Follow as instructed below.
1. Hit the Windows key, type PowerShell,and click on Run as administrator.
2. Now, type the following command and hit Enter key.
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command "& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + 'AppxManifest.xml' ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}
3. Wait until the commands are executed and now you will not face the discussed error again.
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Method 17: Reinstall Microsoft Store
If none of the above-discussed methods has helped you fix code 0x80073D12, then the last option to resolve the problem is to reinstall Microsoft Store. This uninstallation process cannot be implemented by Control Panel or Settings procedure. PowerShell commands will help you reinstall Microsoft Store as discussed below.
1. Launch Windows PowerShell as administrator.
2. Now, type get-appxpackage –allusers command and hit Enter key.
3. Search for Microsoft.WindowsStore name and copy the entry of PackageFullName.
4. Go to a new line in the PowerShell window and type remove-appxpackage followed by a space and the line you have copied in the before step. It looks like,
remove-appxpackage Microsoft.WindowsStore_22202.1402.2.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe
Note: The command may vary a little according to the version of Windows you use.
5. Next, reboot the PC. Microsoft Store will be deleted from your PC.
6. Then, to reinstall it, again open Windows PowerShell as an administrator and execute the following command.
Add-AppxPackage -register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_11804.1001.8.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxManifest.xml" –DisableDevelopmentMode
Microsoft Store will be reinstalled on your PC and you will not face Microsoft Store code 0x80073D12
Method 18: Create New User Profile
Some users have reported creating a new user profile fixed Microsoft error 0x80073D12. You can create a new user profile by following the steps discussed in our guide, How to Create a Local User Account on Windows 10
After creating a new user profile, check if you have fixed the discussed error.
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Method 19: Perform System Restore
Still, if you are struggling with Microsoft error 0x80073D12, then try restoring your computer to the previous version where it was working well. You can easily implement the same by following our guide on How to use System Restore on Windows 10.
So, in this case, System Restore point you have created already will be very helpful to fix the discussed error.
Method 20: Reset PC
If you find no issues with Microsoft Store, but still facing Microsoft Store error Microsoft error 0x80073D12, we advise you to reset your computer. To resolve the discussed problem, follow the steps in our guide How to Reset Windows 10 Without Losing Data.
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